Tech in the new era is defined by creativity.
Cloud and AI technology have democratized software, and the barrier to entry is now creativity. I embody the new world of possibilities, empowering a broader community to be a part of technology. With over 10 years of experience at major high technology companies, I bring a unique combination of technical expertise, world-class public-speaking skills, product, sales and engineering experience, and ability to lead organizational change.
I am the Head of Developer Marketing at Google Cloud, orchestrating a team of product marketers to craft compelling narratives that blend technology with storytelling, inspiring developers and driving organic customer growth. A recognized cloud industry thought leader, I am a 7x award-winning host, global keynote speaker, and creator of viral tech content.
My multifaceted career spans B2B enterprise sales engineering, customer success, developer relations, and product management, giving me a unique perspective that bridges technical expertise with business acumen. Notably, I served as Google Cloud's first Head of Developer Engagement and Lead Product Manager for Gemini, spearheading the development of the company's pioneering AI-powered developer assistant.
I act as the voice of developers for cloud computing, pioneered developer acquisition and product strategies, and created over 2000 videos, talks, articles, posts, and podcasts that helped build a community of over 2 million enterprise developers, data scientists, startup founders, and IT leaders. I am award-winning writer and creator of several GCP Youtube series. I’ve brought viewers behind the guarded walls of a data center. You might recognize me as the host of the official weekly GCP Podcast or Google’s Next onAir broadcast.
Active in the startup ecosystem, I contribute as a CapitalG operator, Grishin Robotics Scout, and Hustle Fund Angel Squad member. A San Francisco native, I a passionate women-in-tech advocate and the founder of the Silicon Social podcast. I began as a Sales Engineer and Implementation Engineer at Oracle, where I worked with customers to deploy cloud technologies. I hold a Bachelors in Communication Studies and minor in Digital Humanities from UCLA.
Why should you work with me?
📳 Proven GTM Mastery: Expert in product launch strategies, viral developer content creation, and community building, having grown user bases to over 3 million.
🚀 0 → 1 Product Success: Spearheaded the MLOps platform behind Gemini for Google Cloud, Google's AI-powered cloud computing and coding assistant.
📚 Trusted Strategic leader on:
📝 Product and content marketing
👩🏻💻 Developer relations
💻 Product strategy
My extensive experience in cloud computing spans product development, go-to-market strategies, and community building helps startups effectively communicate their vision, build a loyal user base, and differentiate themselves in competitive markets.
Product Marketing and Storytelling leader: Built a community of over 2 Million developers, IT executives, data scientists, and startup founders as the first Head of Developer Engagement at Google. Grew Google Cloud's YouTube channel from 200,000 to 1 million subscribers in 4 years. Leading a team of product marketers, media strategists, and editors to drive technical marketing with a rare ability to translate technical concepts into engaging content. I can help refine your marketing strategy and pitch to investors.
Award-Winning Creator: 7-time industry award-winning tech creator, including four Webby/Signal Awards and WICMA Award. Authored 2,000+ pieces of engaging technical content, including a viral videos and podcasts with 10M+ views. Host of the Where the Internet Lives podcast, global keynote speaker for thousands at DevFest and Cloud Next.
Product Innovation: Led the development of Google Cloud's first Generative AI developer product, Gemini for Google Cloud, spearheading company-wide adoption of Gen AI. Helped build human and automated generative AI model evaluations, while supporting feature releases for code assistance, code translation, and cloud operational assistance.
Startup community mentor: I am a Techstars mentor where I work with founders on GTM. I’ve worked as a CapitalG operator, Hustle Fund Angel Squad investor, and Grishin Robotics Scout, giving me unique investor perspective and ability to provide pitch refinement and founder connections.